There are several classes of membership in the Orange County
Astronomers. You can choose the level that is most appropriate
for you:

You can sign up for membership at any club meeting or by
sending in your application
by mail with a check for the appropriate amount.

Class

Dues

Period

Description

Regular

$50

Yearly

One year subscription to the club's newsletter,
the Sirius Astronomer (12 issues). Discounts on subscriptions
to Sky & Telescope and Astronomy magazines. Open to
participate in all regular club activities (except special
events, such as tours).

Family Member

$7

Yearly

An add-on to Regular Membership -- each
Regular Member can pay for additional family members at
just $7 per person. Additional family members enjoy full
regular membership benefits.

Special

$30

Yearly

For students and retired persons. The benefits
are the same as for Regular Members.

Star Member

$150

Lifetime
(one-time payment)

A special class of membership, which allows
a member to operate the Kuhn Telescope. To qualify for
Star Membership, you must be either a Regular member or
a Life member. The following restrictions apply for use
of the Kuhn Telescope:
1) The Star Member must be "certified" by the
Scope Trainer before he/she may operate the telescope
2) Observatory/telescope must be 'booked' ahead of time
with the Scope Scheduler.

Life Member

$500

Lifetime
(one-time payment)

Same as benefits of Regular membership,
except that you become a fully-paid OCA member for life!